Wednesday
How much bullying goes on in Year 1?
DfE study of 9,000 five- and six-year-olds reveals findings on behaviour, predicted outcomes and parent engagement
AI could transform teacher development. But should it?
Time and cost savings are enticing reasons to use AI to support teacher development, but more efficient doesn’t necessarily mean more effective, says Melissa Bond from the National Institute of Teaching
A new approach to tackling emotionally based school avoidance
One local authority is pioneering a new form of alternative provision that uses heritage buildings and the arts to re-engage children with education
Tuesday
Jewish pupils face ‘regular and hostile abuse’
Former Ofsted chief highlights the ‘extraordinary’ security measures required in Jewish faith schools as he reveals the interim findings from his review into antisemitism in education settings
Exam results 2026: Cambridge International A levels released
More than 360,000 students in 128 countries received their Cambridge International AS- and A-level results today, with the number of entries up 5 per cent on last year
What new safeguarding rules mean for parent volunteers in schools
From next month, new safeguarding guidance will make it more difficult for people to volunteer in schools to support reading, among other things. Shezleen Salaam explains the impact of the changes
Monday
No A-level results for 58,000 students who dropped out
Education secretary Lucy Powell prioritises tackling the Neet crisis and insists the newly announced technical education routes will not create a ‘two-tier system’
How to create an AI policy for your school
The potential benefits of AI in schools can only be realised if use of the technology is structured, says Alex Dave – that’s why having a dedicated policy is so important
Why private schools opening overseas must adapt to thrive
As more UK independent schools look to open campuses in other countries, this primary leader shares examples of how to lean into local customs and cultures to ensure that the new school is built on solid foundations
Friday
Most teachers to pay less into their pension under new plans
DfE launches consultation on cutting employee contribution rates for the Teachers’ Pension Scheme across most salary bands
Supporting pupils and having high expectations ‘not in conflict’
Students’ sense of belonging in school is strongest where teachers both support them and challenge them to ‘think hard and learn more’, according to new research
